GenIII Hemi altanator to battery

[Black 69 Dart]

Are you guys running a fused link between the alt and battery?

 

[blown71duster]

I am using Ron Francis wiring harness on my hemi project. They recommend using a fast acting maxi fuse and for it to be higher than your alternators output. Use a 8 or 6 gauge wire depending on your output of the alternator.
They highly advise to not use any fusible links because of them being a fire hazard.

 

[joeboy]

nope

 

[72BBSwinger]

I have straight 6g cable. Might not be a bad idea to run a maxi fuse on the fuse box feed though.

 

[blown71duster]

I had an alternator short out one time . After seeing what it can do I wouldn't run it with that circuit not being protected ,JMO .

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/prf-30700/overview/

 

[boden]

This thread made me check my wiring. I am using the stock truck wiring that came with my engine and upon inspection I see it has a fusible link in the alternator wire.

 

[Map63Vette]

Has anyone ever run a breaker? That seems like it might be a nice compromise between a fused link and a fuse. Wouldn't be a fast acting as a fuse, so it might not trip by accident on a quick power surge like firing up headlamps for instance.